Cut the Nuclear Arsenal

Published: June 13, 2007

To the Editor:

Re ''Nasty, Unfinished Cold War Business'' (editorial, June 9):Ever since August 1945, mankind has known how to destroy itself with atomic bombs. How to avoid doing so must be at the top of every country's agenda, and our children and grandchildren must be kept aware of the danger.

When the Soviet Union had 100 bombs and seemed close to using them, I was scared. Now, 15,000 bombs do not scare me anymore. But the sooner we reduce the number to 100, the better.

Better still, but more difficult, will be a comprehensive treaty that keeps these weapons out of international disagreements. What is holding us back?